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- Seanad: The Economy: Statements (5 Dec 2008)
Marc MacSharry: ââ-they will be done through social partnership, with the important partners. I am sure Fine Gael's coalition partners, the Labour Party, would not be happy to hear the views on the unions as articulated by Senator Twomey. As the Minister stated, we are living in unprecedented difficult economic times, probably the most difficult in the history of the modern world. The decline in tax...
- Seanad: The Economy: Statements (5 Dec 2008)
Marc MacSharry: However, changes need to be made. We must always seek to improve efficiencies where possible and ensure the public service acts as a coherent unit. It is important we get numbers where they are most needed as quickly as possible. We need to introduce a level of agility in the public service that is more consistent with the private sector. That will be achieved through partnership. In...
- Seanad: The Economy: Statements (5 Dec 2008)
Marc MacSharry: Despite the difficulties, we must look forward with confidence, enthusiasm and determination to meeting the challenges before us. Ireland has dealt with unprecedented economic uncertainty in the past and, with unity, determination and innovation, we have always come out on top. I have every confidence that the Minister for Finance, the Taoiseach and the Government, with the support of the...
- Seanad: Order of Business (25 Nov 2008)
Marc MacSharry: In terms of the crisis facing us nationally and internationally, every Member of the Oireachtas is obliged to assist in any way he or she can. If that happens to be a former Taoiseach, all the better. I know that all the Members on this side of the House, and all those whom I know and am friendly with on the opposite side of the House, are doing and will do everything they can to ensure we...
- Seanad: Order of Business (25 Nov 2008)
Marc MacSharry: And perhaps the south east.
- Seanad: Order of Business (25 Nov 2008)
Marc MacSharry: Numerous amounts of correspondence, numerous debates and constant toing and froing over a period of years have led to no definitive announcement or indication as to when that will take place. It is unacceptable for any political entity, agency, politician or otherwise to perpetrate the level of discrimination on the people of the north west â and other parts â as is happening while at...
- Seanad: Order of Business (12 Nov 2008)
Marc MacSharry: I ask the Leader to examine, with the leaders of other parties in the House and particularly with Ministers and leaders of the Opposition in the other House, the possibilities that exist for the establishment of a commission or forum for a fairer Ireland, participants of which might include all the groups of the pillars of society and the social partners. Given the economic situation in...
- Seanad: Order of Business (11 Nov 2008)
Marc MacSharry: Will the Leader indicate whether it would be possible to have a debate on the national spatial strategy? I am interested in particular in the gateway innovation fund, which was announced some years ago. I know that in this time of scarcity it is not possible to proceed at the pace initially planned or foreseen. However, in the context of the nine gateways and the planning that went into...
- Seanad: Broadcasting Standards: Statements (4 Nov 2008)
Marc MacSharry: At 10.30 a.m. tomorrow.
- Seanad: Broadcasting Standards: Statements (4 Nov 2008)
Marc MacSharry: Hear, hear.
- Seanad: Order of Business (4 Nov 2008)
Marc MacSharry: Last week I called for a debate on the Health Service Executive, in particular with regard to the roll-out of BreastCheck in the north west. While I appreciate the Leader said at the time he would do his best to pursue that issue and, particularly some comments by the head of the national cancer screening service last week, I know he is away this week, so he is not in a position to respond....
- Seanad: Order of Business (4 Nov 2008)
Marc MacSharry: All people are equal but some are more equal than others. It is the same with the proposed winding down of cancer services in the north west region and Sligo Regional Hospital. The HSE consistently acts in an independent fashion without taking into account the wishes of the people. The people are the most important thing. That is what we are all about here in the Houses of the Oireachtas....
- Seanad: Order of Business (29 Oct 2008)
Marc MacSharry: Will the Leader arrange an urgent debate on the HSE and, in particular, the roll-out of BreastCheck? As Members know, I and others have often raised the matter of discrimination against people in the north west and the delay being perpetrated upon them by the national cancer screening service, NCSS. Last week, the chief executive of the NCSS, Mr. Tony O'Brien, addressed the Joint Committee...
- Seanad: Order of Business (29 Oct 2008)
Marc MacSharry: It is testament to what has become the normal contempt with which the HSE and its instruments, individuals and subsidiaries hold the political establishment. The situation must change and this House, if not the other House, must begin to take action to show that respect for the officers acting on behalf of the small "p" is required, as they represent the interests of the large "p", the...
- Seanad: Budget Statement 2009: Statements (15 Oct 2008)
Marc MacSharry: I welcome the Minister of State to the House and I am pleased to have the opportunity to contribute to the debate. We live in a time of almost unprecedented economic uncertainty and while I usually begin with a retort to Senator Twomey, I will leave that to the end of my contribution. A number of potential downside risks to the economy were identified in last year's budget and all of them...
- Seanad: Budget Statement 2009: Statements (15 Oct 2008)
Marc MacSharry: Just in case anyone believes Senator Twomey about this situation being completely homegrown, the Fine Gael manifesto had no difficulty in presiding over spending the tax revenues from property bases. The manifesto predicted growth in excess of 4%. We cannot have selective amnesia.
- Seanad: Budget Statement 2009: Statements (15 Oct 2008)
Marc MacSharry: The budget will look after the most vulnerable. The 8.4% increase in social welfare spending is welcome. I also welcome the fact that we will maintain capital investment to ensure we continue to build momentum in our capital projects. It is important that we do so strategically, focusing on projects that will increase our marketability in terms of foreign direct investment and assist the...
- Seanad: Order of Business (8 Oct 2008)
Marc MacSharry: At the outset I will comment on the scheme, which it is hoped will come to the House next week. The developments in the UK this morning are welcome. As Senator Alex White said, there are implications in that scheme for us. Despite the dithering in the United States of America and other European countries in recent weeks, I am glad we came out last week with decisive action. We passed...
- Seanad: Order of Business (8 Oct 2008)
Marc MacSharry: I ask the Minister to come before the House as a matter of the utmost urgency to clarify a variety of issues to do with the HSE and the most important issue of BreastCheck.
- Seanad: Order of Business (2 Oct 2008)
Marc MacSharry: Like Senator Regan, I look forward to a robust debate on the aspects of this scheme as soon as they are available and am sure that will supersede any issue we might raise. That situation is the most important facing us. I join Senator Fitzgerald in calling for a full debate on our competitiveness. One must welcome the announcement by the networking website, Facebook, that it will locate in...